s 18
In forcePossession of unlawful import
Part 2Biosecurity
Division 2Importing organisms into Western Australia
18 Possession of unlawful import
A person must not receive or possess an organism, the progeny of an organism, or a potential carrier if the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the organism or potential carrier was imported in contravention of section 15.
Penalty:
(a)
a fine of $20 000; or
(b)
if the organism is a high impact organism, a fine of $100 000 and imprisonment for 12 months.
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